Bereavement Coordinator

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ambercare is seeking a full-time Bereavement Coordinator to join our hospice team in Albuquerque, NM. You will coordinate grief counseling services for families, plan program development, and provide support to hospice personnel handling grief.

We offer comprehensive benefits, a daytime Monday–Friday schedule, mileage reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement among other perks. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services to family caregivers.
• Plan Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services.
• Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work-related grief (one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns, referrals).
• Provide bereavement information and referral services to community callers; expand and maintain community resource list.
• Assist in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (yearly retreats, weekly support groups).
• Functions independently while seeking guidance from team and community members.
• Participate in hospice activities such as in-service education, meetings, and committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Grief counseling understanding

Experience with families/caregivers

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Ambercare is looking for a full-time Bereavement Coordinator to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Albquerque! This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting patients' families through their grief journey. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team that is dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

What We offer:

• Monday-Friday - Daytime schedule with autonomy to manage and coordinate patient visits throughout the day.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family caregivers
• Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services
• Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through on-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources
• Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resource list as needed
• Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)
• Functions independently, but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the team and or members of the community
• Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

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